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Old May 25, 2021 | 10:34 AM
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So ordered new seat cushion and for drives side, bout ready to finish up my rock auto order, was gonna order 9+ sport head lights and get the brite box conversion kit from genos, my truck as fog lights factory but they dont currently work, havent diagnosed at all why, but my question is they sell the brite box with or without fog lights and im wondering does the brite box control the fog lights automatically and remove the need for factory switch? if so id probably just go that route
I did NOT know you could order a new cushion. That's awesome! Found them on ebay with the cover too. Thanks for posting that!
 
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Old May 25, 2021 | 12:19 PM
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HeyYou, I know we discussed valve springs with cam on my other post. I guess im curious if they are something I should invest in if/when i pull my heads or if I can get by just fine withou out em? Having a hard time finding much option for springs. At 300$ for 16 on the mopar ones i cant imagine there wouldn't be a cheaper option?

Reached out to flyin ryan looks like they're on hold for a couple weeks playing catchup but that should give me time to get everything back together and ready for tuning
 

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Old May 25, 2021 | 05:07 PM
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Well, consider how many miles you have on the current springs. Question becomes, how long do you wanna run this motor? Just till you get something else built? Or, for the foreseeable future? If the latter, then new springs would be a real good idea. If you can, figger out who made your cam, and see what they recommend for it.
 
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Old May 26, 2021 | 05:47 AM
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Well, consider how many miles you have on the current springs. Question becomes, how long do you wanna run this motor? Just till you get something else built? Or, for the foreseeable future? If the latter, then new springs would be a real good idea. If you can, figger out who made your cam, and see what they recommend for it.
Kinda unknown i guess, based on the page link i was given its a mopar cam and there is a mopar part# spring that says required
After adding up the cost of tuning, close to $1000, plus needed parts, i think the whole cam snd tuning is going on hold for the time being again. I was hoping cam was mild enough tuning wouldn't be needed in the short term, whats needed in tuning to run the cam just more fuel? could i just buy a box programmer for the timing being instead
 

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Old May 27, 2021 | 08:04 AM
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Got her tucked in the garage to rip the intake and stuff off anyway and see what happens, also got the new rear bumper on




15s seems to fit good and dont rub the brakes so probably go that route for rims now just gotta decide on tires and size thinking a 33-34



 
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Old May 27, 2021 | 08:06 AM
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Where did you get the bumper from? Mine is suffering from a severe cash of michigan winters.
 
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Old May 27, 2021 | 10:10 AM
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Where did you get the bumper from? Mine is suffering from a severe cash of Michigan winters.
PO included it with the truck its used, has some minor scuff/scratches on it but its not twisted or full of rust like the old one

do you want chrome or sport? i might have a chrome stashed somewhere i try to ****** up good bumpers when i see em, have a few fronts taking up space just not sure about rears since most people cant hookup trailers very well
 
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Old May 27, 2021 | 02:07 PM
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I have a sport. Pre-98.5 so mine is body color. Ok, it was body color, now, it just ain't there anymore..... at least, none of it that was painted.
 
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Old May 27, 2021 | 07:21 PM
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Sorry i got nothing lol, unless you're red?

side note parts i finally showing up, new seat cover, belt, coil, roller chain, valve cover and timing cover gaskets

Ripped the engine down to taking the intake off and realized i forgot my fuel line tool, water pump bearing is definitely out
 

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Old May 28, 2021 | 07:17 AM
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As a matter of fact, it is indeed red. I think I posted a picture in my "Replacement Truck" thread when I bought it. (4 years ago?)

I changed my water pump 'just because' when I did my timing set. I think I went in there because the timing cover was leaking coolant between it, and the engine block.....
 
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